Jews Pardoned | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Jews Pardoned" is the eighth sermon in this series. After Haman has been executed, his plan still remains in place across the empire. In an effort to thwart his plan, a new edict must be passed and communicated to save the Jews.

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Haman Executed | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Haman Executed" is the seventh sermon in this series. In this climactic chapter of the book of Esther, Haman is revealed to be the one devising wicked genocide against the Jews and is executed at Esther’s revelation to the king.

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Mordecai Honored | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Mordecai Honored" is the sixth sermon in this series. In a series of providential events, the king of Persia finds himself unable to sleep and one of his servants reminds him of a time that Mordecai saved his life. In a grand reversal, honor that seems meant for Haman is bestowed upon Mordecai instead.

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Esther's Banquet | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Esther's Banquet" is the fifth sermon in this series. Esther approaches the king in a life or death situation while in Godly wisdom being tactful in the timing of her request. Haman, who embraces folly, finds himself blinded by anger, walking into a divinely appointed banquet where God’s sovereignty will be center stage.

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Esther's Boldness | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Esther's Boldness" is the fourth sermon in this series. After Haman has sent out a decree for the destruction of the Jewish people, Mordecai laments for his people and sends to Queen Esther for help. We see Queen Esther give in to her convictions and God sanctifying her in this time or sorrow.

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Haman's Plot | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Haman's Plot" is the third sermon in this series. In Esther 3 we see Mordecai take a stand, remembering the promises of God. Though by refusing to bend the knee, the enemy of God’s people plot to ensure their destruction as God’s covenanted people celebrate passover, remembering his promise of life.

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Esther Chosen | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Esther Chosen" is the second sermon in this series. After Vashti’s removal a search for a new queen begins. We’re introduced to Esther, a young Jewish orphan being raised by her cousin. God’s favor is upon her as she is selected to be the next queen of the Persian Empire.

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Vashti Removed | STORY OF THE UNSEEN KING

"Vashti Removed" is the first sermon in this series. The story of Esther begins in Persia with King Ahasuerus throwing a 6 month feast. Enraged by the refusal of the queen to show her beauty, Queen Vashti is divorced and banished from the kingdom, setting the stage for Esther’s providential entrance.

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